tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post5039868100994168876..comments2023-05-26T06:11:32.356-07:00Comments on Kevin Carmony's Blog: Court Hands Michael Robertson Yet Another Loss, Ruling Supports Former Linspire EmployeesKevin Carmonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-42324131042072873162009-09-29T10:38:23.780-07:002009-09-29T10:38:23.780-07:00Very interesting reading. It's nice to read t...Very interesting reading. It's nice to read the back channel of what really happened over there at Lindows (Linspire). <br /><br />I never liked Robertson and this is just further evidence as to why. He's one shady character.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-27597212422166222312009-04-10T07:51:00.000-07:002009-04-10T07:51:00.000-07:00OMG!!! I just read this in its entirety. I had a...OMG!!! I just read this in its entirety. I had always heard Michael Robetson was a real jerk, but wow, he gives jerks a bad name.<BR/><BR/>Taltal111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-49711750933354441222009-01-01T12:47:00.000-08:002009-01-01T12:47:00.000-08:00Josh,I believe the service model (what Red Hat and...Josh,<BR/><BR/>I believe the service model (what Red Hat and Canonical are using) will continue to be the model for Linux. Given that it is open source, the "code" will always be "free," but some users will need more than code, they will need support, web services, etc., and Linux will just be the conduit for such services.<BR/><BR/>KevinKevin Carmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-53194342291024999972009-01-01T12:44:00.000-08:002009-01-01T12:44:00.000-08:00downtown,That's why it was important to give them ...downtown,<BR/><BR/>That's why it was important to give them fair severance, so that they would help with the new product launches as needed. Scheduling wise, it was the right time for the layoffs IF they were let go with decent treatment. Any and all of them would have eaten glass for Linspire, even after having been let go, so they would have done anything asked of them to help with the launch. Of course, when Robertson then called them all embezzlers, they wouldn't cross the street to help anymore.<BR/><BR/>When Robertson and I would argue about what the right amount of severance would be, he would say crazy things like "I will not pay people off to say good things about Linspire!" I would try to explain to him that it wasn't about "paying them off," but just treating good people with dignity and respect. Robertson is clueless when it comes to dealing with people in general, and certainly employees. <BR/><BR/>I just finished watching the HBO special, "House of Saddam." If you've seen that, you have a pretty good idea of Robertson's management style. <BR/><BR/>KevinKevin Carmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-55510961125853175112009-01-01T12:39:00.000-08:002009-01-01T12:39:00.000-08:00Thank you for this excellent article about Michael...Thank you for this excellent article about Michael Robertson's actions at Linspire. I was not completely up to date with the issues at Linspire but I've heard of your company since Lindows and wondered what happened. It is sad that someone like Robertson could ruin a good thing, but c'est la vie.<BR/><BR/>Where do you see Linux profitability going in the future? Do you believe service models will actually work for Desktop Linux?<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>JoshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-84716763927090135282008-12-31T17:25:00.000-08:002008-12-31T17:25:00.000-08:00i'm curious why linspire would fire its top employ...i'm curious why linspire would fire its top employees near a big launch?downtownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592689928336635628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-49975169479814648212008-12-31T16:14:00.000-08:002008-12-31T16:14:00.000-08:00I had the misfortune to work with MR before he sta...I had the misfortune to work with MR before he started mp3 and his even earlier ventures.<BR/><BR/>Some of my friends from SDSC went with him when he left to do mp3. They all got screwed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-84792969576167041122008-12-30T21:30:00.000-08:002008-12-30T21:30:00.000-08:00I'd also like to thank you for keeping us all up t...I'd also like to thank you for keeping us all up to date. Without your blog I probably wouldn't have even heard about this, much less have any idea of what was going on. I wonder how long this will take to actually get resolved? The SCO vs IBM crap is still ongoing after how many years now (and how many rulings against SCO)?NotThatCarlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06416489391997380355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-79050625229134239752008-12-26T21:31:00.000-08:002008-12-26T21:31:00.000-08:00Glenn,I've got my hands full with my new venture, ...Glenn,<BR/><BR/>I've got my hands full with my new venture, Dating DNA (www.datingdna.com). However, I remain involved via friends at Canonical/Ubuntu. I think they are doing a lot of good things for Linux on the desktop.<BR/><BR/>KevinKevin Carmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184610794401604177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-54252071095785073502008-12-26T21:27:00.000-08:002008-12-26T21:27:00.000-08:00Kevin,You have been the CEO of a fairly successful...Kevin,<BR/><BR/>You have been the CEO of a fairly successful linux company...<BR/>Have you ever thought about starting another?<BR/>If a complete baboon like MR can do it...surely someone with your track record, and strong sense of ethics could make it work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-48339847156968234392008-12-23T20:39:00.000-08:002008-12-23T20:39:00.000-08:00Kevin,I sincerely admire your sense of ethics. It&...Kevin,<BR/><BR/>I sincerely admire your sense of ethics. It's great that you had the sense of mind to seek counsel in matters that would infuriate Michael Robertson. This demonstrates that you were aware of the potential problems and took measures to ensure you your actions were not only proper, but backed by the legal system.<BR/><BR/>While I find it disheartening that unscrupulous people routinely get away with their actions, everything they get away with DOES catch up to them, eventually.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for taking the time to keep your blog updated on these proceedings. They're greatly appreciated and I pop in several times per week to check for updates & new material.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again.<BR/><BR/>Warm Regards,<BR/>Larry P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5229364574561265729.post-26233199534234825342008-12-22T19:44:00.000-08:002008-12-22T19:44:00.000-08:00Thanks for keeping us updated with all the behind ...Thanks for keeping us updated with all the behind the scene activity with our formerly beloved Linspire and also about Robertson. He sounds like a real chump.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com